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Tesla Model X Gets a Larger 75kWh (75D) Battery Along with a Base Price Increase

Tesla Model X introduces a 75D with larger 75 kWh standard battery offering good for 237 miles of range as Design Configurator goes live. $3,000 base price increase.

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As expected, Tesla Motors opened its online Model X configurator to the general public today. What wasn’t expected, however, was the announcement that the battery for the base version of the Model X received an upgrade from 70 kWh to a 75 kWh pack capable of 237 miles of range on a single charge. Along with the 8% improvement in battery range comes a base price increase of $3,000.

Model X 75D standard specifications

Oddly enough, the top speed of the Model X 75D is now listed as 130 mph, a decrease from the previously outlined 140 mph top speed with the 70 kWh battery pack. Then again, no Model X 70Ds were ever produced making the prior number an unconfirmed and theoretical figure.

In addition to the news about the larger battery, Tesla now lists 5 passenger seating as standard. The 6 seat configuration is a $3,000 option while full 7 passenger seating costs $4,000 extra.

Model X seating

The 75 kWh battery has caught some people by surprise. Between the Model X and the Model S, Tesla now offers 3 different batteries — 70, 75, and 90 kWh. There has been speculation for some time now that a 100 kWh battery is coming, perhaps as early as this week. How long does Tesla plan on offering two batteries that are only 5 kWh apart in capacity?

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Will the 75 kWh unit transfer over to the newly updated Model S once supplies of the smaller battery are exhausted? That’s what happened to the 85 kWh battery when the 90 kWh unit was announced. First the smaller battery disappeared from the Canadian market. That was quickly followed by its removal from the US and global configurators as well.

There is one other piece of Tesla news today. The company has amended the official range numbers for both the Model S 90D and P90D. Previously the S 90D was listed as having 270 miles of range. That number is now stated as 294 miles. For the S P90D, range was listed as 253 miles. Tesla now says its range is 270 miles.

Apparently Tesla has re-certified both cars with the EPA now that the 85 kWh battery is no longer available. The EPA website does not reflect the changes as of this moment. Perhaps an update to its website is in the works.

Model S range

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Elon Musk estimates Tesla Semi could reach Europe next year

“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” Musk said.

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Tesla is preparing to expand its all-electric Semi truck program to Europe, with CEO Elon Musk indicating that the Class 8 vehicle could arrive in the region 2027.

Musk shared his update during an interview about Giga Berlin with plant manager André Thierig, which was posted on X by the official Tesla Manufacturing account.

“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” he said.

Tesla has already begun limited production and customer deployments of the Tesla Semi in the United States, with the company working to scale output through the Semi factory near Giga Nevada. Considering Musk’s comments, it appears that a European rollout would be the next phase of the vehicle’s expansion beyond North America.

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Musk’s use of the word “hopefully” leaves room for flexibility, but the remark signals that Europe is next in Tesla’s commercial expansion plans.

Musk has consistently argued that electrification should extend beyond passenger vehicles. During the same interview, he reiterated his view that “all ground transport should be electric,” adding that ships, and eventually aircraft, would follow.

The Semi plays a central role in that strategy. Heavy-duty freight remains one of the most emissions-intensive segments of road transport, and European regulators have increasingly pushed for lower-emission commercial fleets. 

Tesla recently refreshed the Semi lineup on its official website, listing two variants: Standard and Long Range. The Standard trim offers up to 325 miles of range with an energy consumption rating of 1.7 kWh per mile, while the Long Range version provides up to 500 miles, which should be more than ample for European routes.

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Tesla Cybercab coming next to Giga Berlin, Optimus possibly after

“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said.

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Tesla could add the Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot to the production lineup at Giga Berlin, as per recent comments from CEO Elon Musk. 

During a recent interview with Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig, Musk identified the Cybercab as the most likely next major product for the German factory, with Optimus potentially following after.

“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said. He added that there are also “possibilities of Tesla Optimus” being produced in the facility.

Tesla has already begun production of the Cybercab in Giga Texas, with volume production expected to ramp this year. Based on Musk’s comments, it appears that if conditions align in Europe, Giga Berlin could eventually join that effort.

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The CEO’s comments about Optimus coming to Gigafactory Berlin are quite unsurprising too considering that Musk has mentioned in the past that the humanoid robot will likely be Tesla’s highest volume product in the long run. 

Giga Berlin will likely be able to produce mass volumes of Optimus, as the Model S and Model X lines being converted to an Optimus line in the Fremont Factory are already expected to produce 1 million units of the humanoid robot annually. 

Apart from his comments about the Cybercab and Optimus, Elon Musk also confirmed that Giga Berlin has started ramping battery cell production and will continue expanding Model Y output, particularly as supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) gains regulatory approvals in Europe.

Taken together, the remarks suggest Berlin’s role could evolve beyond vehicle assembly into a broader multi-product manufacturing hub, not just a regional Model Y plant.

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Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

Inventory is expected to arrive in late February and official sales are expected to start mid-March 2026.

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Supply Partners Group has secured a distribution agreement for the Tesla Powerwall in Australia, with inventory expected to arrive in late February and official sales beginning in mid-March 2026.

Under the new agreement, Supply Partners will distribute Tesla Powerwall units and related accessories across its national footprint, as noted in an ecogeneration report. The company said the addition strengthens its position as a distributor focused on premium, established brands.

“We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio,” Lliam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Supply Partners Group, stated.

“Tesla sets a high bar, and we’ve worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it’s a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.”

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Supply Partners noted that initial Tesla Powerwall stock will be warehoused locally before full commercial rollout in March. The distributor stated that the timing aligns with renewed growth momentum for the Powerwall, supported by competitive installer pricing, consumer rebates, and continued product and software updates.

“Powerwall is already a category-defining product, and what’s ahead makes it even more compelling,” Ricketts stated. “As pricing sharpens and capability expands, we see a clear runway for installers to confidently spec Powerwall for premium residential installs, backed by Supply Partners’ national distribution footprint and service model.”

Supply Partners noted that a joint go-to-market launch is planned, including Tesla-led training for its sales and technical teams to support installers during the home battery system’s domestic rollout.

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